Little Piney

l and kind during the entire planning process! Their goal is to truly make sure you are relaxed as a couple on wedding weekend and they don’t want you to worry or be stressed about anything! We loved being able to have the entire weekend there. We did our rehearsal and dinner there Friday night and was able to stay all the way until Sunday morning. The house was so clean and the property is so well maintained. We received so many compliments on this venue! John and Julie were around the entire weekend and came to check on us multiple times and was just a quick text or call away when they weren’t around. We loved every moment of our wedding weekend and a huge part of that was because of Little Piney and John and Julie. I seriously can’t recommend enough!!

g day they were always "around" without "hovering". I am so thankful we chose them, we had an incredible day! Highly recommend!

band and I agreed that “perfect” was the best word to describe Little Piney.

d they did everything possible to make our day perfect. I would recommend them and this venue over and over again!

y to decorate without spending tons of extra money. Our wedding was basically a destination (my family from California, his from North Dakota/Minnesota). Everyone remarked on how beautiful and stunning the venue and town of Hermann was! They kept asking how we found this amazing secret place. We are so happy we chose little piney and they truly helped make our wedding the best weekend of our lives!

er questions and help in any way possible. They worked to ensure that everything went according to plan and helped eliminate a lot of the stress, so we could just focus on and enjoy the day!

for ceremony, dinner, reception along with the bridal and grooms house! We were able to keep our dogs with us which was VERY important and Little Piney went above and beyond on the day of. They were accessible for our other vendors and just cannot recommend them enough!

lanned our day was. John and Julie are a dream. They helped everything run so smoothly from making sure a poker surprise for the groomsmen was set up, to loaning us some butter, driving us around the property on golf-carts, locating my extra pair of shoes, and bringing us appetizers from the cocktail hour when we were hungry after all the pictures. The best part was that we were able to rent the venue for Friday-Sunday and the wedding party could stay on-site with us, making it an enjoyable weekend with friends and family instead of simply being a one-day event. They really emphasize how low-stress they want everything to be. We ended up booking them again after our 2021 wedding date was postponed due to the pandemic because we couldn't let go of such a beautiful venue. They have 3 locations for your wedding (a gazebo, a pavilion, and a barn), and are very accommodating in case the weather changes. They allow you to bring in your own caterer/bartender and bring your own alcohol, which helped us keep those costs down. They are the perfect venue for a diy couple. Book them now, you won't regret it.

venue itself is GORGEOUS you barely need to buy decorations it's so pretty. Highly recommended this venue to anyone!

around trying to grab things or find people. The venue was absolutely beautiful and perfect for the vibe we were going for, and can only speak highly of our experience working with John and Julie! They really provide A+ service to their couples, and we are so grateful to have been able to enjoy our special day with them by our side!

ht on top of it, and always responded so quickly. They truly made sure that we had an amazing day and did everything to make sure we didn't have any hiccups. The venue was gorgeous and magical, and Little Piney will always hold a special place in our hearts.

e weekend is stress-free, and the entire venue is STUNNING! I want to come back for anniversary or maternity photos one day. They make you feel so welcome and I'm just so thankful for them! 11/10 definitely recommend!

ake was a blessing. All of my fears and frustrations disappeared. John & Julie are extremely helpful and welcoming. They checked in often enough to ensure everything was going well but not too often that we felt uncomfortable. The bridal lodge is amazing and makes for wonderful photographs. Hermann was a little bit of a drive for us and our family but it was so unbelievably worth it. Thank you John & Julie for helping make our big day so special!

will go by in flash. Renting the property all weekend allowed us to soak it all in and take time to have special moments with many people.

lebration. We also loved being able to book one of our favorite STL food trucks for dinner because you’re not stuck with one caterer at LP! The pricing is up front and honest. You get what you pay for and all the space you could need for the party of your dreams. It’s worth mentioning, we booked the date prior to COVID and were able to observe how kind and accommodating LP was to all of its couples during such an uncertain time. It was great knowing our venue is managed by people with hearts and not corporate policies trying to get as much money as possible. Go to an LP open house and you won’t be disappointed!

passion, and the love they put into making wedding dreams a reality is evident. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or better folks to share our wedding with.

ue that will be a beautiful backdrop for an Oct 31st evening wedding and reception. Let me set the mood for you below so you get an idea of what we are thinking/hoping for. This will be a classy but “Gothic” style and a formal but untraditional event. I would love to find a venue who are able to accommodate us. The Ceremony: Wearing my handmade deep black satin ball gown dress I am hoping for a torchlit/candlelit isle to walk down outdoors (but realize that indoors might need to be an option in case of bad weather) at dusk under the open sky. My bridesmaids will proceed me in their deep red flowing chiffon gowns holding glowing lanterns in lieu of flowers. At the end of the “isle” would be a lovely decorated archway or gazebo which will frame our vows to each other. Tiny votive lights will twinkle in glass holders hanging from the surrounding trees to add a touch of light for the guests. (Decor can be brought my me if unavailable at the venue) The Reception: Preferably under a covered pavilion outside (but again, weather permitting) black gothic candlesticks adorn the head table with dark red roses and black crystal beading. Tables are lit with candelabra centerpieces and/or stunning black chandeliers hang from the celling offering a warm glow to the dark night. Being served is an array of heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks from an open bar. A red velvet cake with jet black icing is waiting for the bride and groom on a black draped cake table. This bride and groom would prefer no dance floor because neither care to dance. The ability to play background music as they mingle with guests is all that is needed. Now that this is all floating around in your head…..please let me know if this vision of my dream wedding is a possibility at your venue. - Stacy Lynn Earll And wow did they ever deliver. John and Julie gave us the wedding we not only dreamed of, but also gave us so much more we didn't know we wanted or needed! From the beautiful surroundings including a lakeside gazebo where we were married, the two lovely cabins where the groomsmen and Bridesmaids stayed the night before the wedding and where we stayed on the night of the wedding, to the gorgeous open beamed hall with thousands of tiny lights which glittered on the ceiling. Even our dogs were part of the celebration and did not want to leave on Sunday when we checked out. Whatever you can dream, John and Julie will turn that dream into a reality. These amazing people went above and beyond for us, our bridal party, and our guests. We also hired a few of their preferred vendors who were also incredible and made our day unforgettable. Every detail was taken care of for us and the day of the wedding ran so smoothly with John and Julie facilitating the entire thing. I cannot express how grateful I am to these wonderful people. Little Piney Lodge will hold a place in my heart for all time.

ped us find our other vendors to helping answer silly questions, they were amazing. They helped so much day of direct people and keep us as the bride and groom from being weighed down by too many questions. Getting married during COVID wasn’t easy but they made it as seamless as possible. Could not be happier with our decision to have Little Piney Lodge as our wedding day venue!

at week. When we took our tour, I was in tears because it was everything I didn’t know I wanted. We signed on the dotted line…before we were even engaged! About a month after we booked LP, we went back for another tour with some of our family and I was surprised when my then boyfriend got down on one knee and asked me to marry him in the very place we were going to have our wedding. (We do things a little differently) My mind was blown and I had no idea how he had set this up…low and behold, John and Julie worked their magic and that was just the start of our amazing experience. John and Julie are not just the owners of this gorgeous venue, they are wedding coordinators, planners, decorators, and friends. For over a year I emailed and called them at all hours and they never once complained, told me to keep the questions coming, and gave the absolute best advice. We had LP from Friday morning until Sunday morning. When we arrived Friday morning, John was out doing things to prepare for our big day and Julie was right there asking me what I needed and helping me with everything I could possibly ask for. I was in constant contact with them all weekend and they gave us their undivided attention. While we were at our rehearsal dinner, they started a fire for the guys and made sure everything we had set-up looked perfect. On the day of, Julie checked in with us regularly, drove us around for pictures, and gave me her coat and gloves when she saw I was cold. After the wedding, we were bombarded with compliments on the wedding and how beautiful LP was. Little Piney Lodge is a gorgeous venue, has everything you are looking for and more, and an amazing family to come with it. If you’re thinking about Little Piney, don’t hesitate because you’ll miss out on having one of the most important days of your life made perfect by John and Julie.

lm and gave tons of planning insight. They have a “magic closet” with decor left over from previous weddings that made decor transport easier. We didn’t hire a wedding coordinator, but Julie saw to it that I was hidden before the ceremony, that our timeline was maintained, that I had a drink in my hand, and that I took in the beauty of the day. I couldn’t recommend them more!

f was so kind and went above and beyond what we expected. It will always be such a special place to us. Every aspect of venue was absolutely stunning! We made use of the beautiful gazebo by the lake for our ceremony, the pavilion for cocktail hour, and the fest house for our reception. Our guests had a great time and so many of them commented on how much they loved the venue. If you’re looking for a place that feels like you’re in your own little world surrounded by loved ones and stunning scenery, I’d highly recommend Little Piney!

very way. There is so much attention to detail. You will not be disappointed. Our guests could not stop raving about Little Piney.

s to the wedding: John and julie were the kindest, most caring individuals! Always concerned ed with the couple's best inter ewe sr, always around to help. One of the best, if not the best, customer service experiences ever! And I spent over 30 years in customer service myself. Any couple considering a charming, cozy wedding should put Little piney at the top of their list!! Thank you again John and Julie for all you did to make this a truly unforgettable day! Sincerely with gratitude Eric Penningroth

mend this place to anybody!